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C-Term (Careers) + PBLs + Voice/Choice + Community Connections = Student Success

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Session description

Discover how Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies' new C-Term (Career) enhances local career pathways found in grades 5-12; featuring a Business Alliance, Internships, and a future Career Center. Explore how NEAAAT is preparing students for the workforce of tomorrow.

Outline

Interactive demonstrations highlighting NEAAAT's C-Term curriculum and activities.
Discussion sessions with NEAAAT faculty and staff about best practices for implementing career-focused education.
How to's-Networking opportunities with industry partners and local community members.
Leave this workshop with practical strategies for incorporating career-ready learning into your own classroom or school.

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Supporting research

https://www.lucasedresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Equity-Research-Brief.pdf

https://www.ecs.org/state-of-middle-school-career-exploration/#:~:text=In%20the%20U.S.%2C%20students%20typically,passions%2C%20interests%20and%20possible%20careers.

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Presenters

Kimberly Mawhiney

Director of STEM and Grants

Northeast Academy For Aerospace And Advanced Technologies

Ryan Miller

Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies

Caren Williams

Director of Curriculum & Systems

Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies

Session specifications

Topic:

CTE, College and Career Readiness

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

6-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, School Level Leadership, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Windows, Android, iOS
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM), Vocational

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Facilitator

Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and/or computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.

For Students:
Creative Communicator

Choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.

Global Collaborator

Contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.

TLPs:

Spark Curiosity, Prioritize authentic experiences